NETGEAR WNDR3300f Network Router User Manual


 
Contents iii
Contents
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router................................................................................1
Unpacking Your New Wireless Router ...............................................................................1
Hardware Features ............................................................................................................2
Positioning Your Wireless Router ...................................................................................... 6
Installing Your Wireless Router ..........................................................................................7
Updating Your Router Firmware ........................................................................................8
Installing Your Wireless Router Using
Smart Wizard ...........................................................................................................................9
Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) .............. 11
Connecting Your Wireless Router .................................................................................... 11
Verifying Your Connection ...............................................................................................14
Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access .....................................................................15
Configuring Your Wireless Network for Internet Access ................................................. 19
Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware .....................19
Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options ............................................... 21
Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ................................................................................25
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................27
Basic Setup Checklist ......................................................................................................27
Checking Your Basic Router Functions ...........................................................................28
Troubleshooting Login Problems ..................................................................................... 30
Checking The Internet Service Connection .....................................................................31
Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility ........................................................33
Technical Specifications .....................................................................................................37
Default Configuration Settings .........................................................................................37
Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings ...........................................40
Related Documents..............................................................................................................41